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[Letter from Lorenzo de Zavala to his son, May 28, 1836]
Lorenzo de Zavala to his son, reporting that, at personal sacrifice, he has agreed to escort Santa Anna to Veracruz, as a service to Texas. Also discussed land and money transactions with Colonel Lamar and other family matters and finances. Velasco, Texas, May 28, 1836.
[Transcript of Letter, July 6, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter, on July 6, 1832, discussing a man who intercepted several letters directed to the Velasco Fort, and discussing rebels who want to make Texas independent.
[Transcript of Letter to José Antonio Mexia, July 18, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter to José Antonio Mexia, on July 18, 1832, discussing the naturalized Mexican citizens who claim that they are not rebelling but are instead speaking out against the government.
[Transcript of Letter from John Austin, July 23, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John Austin, on July 23, 1832, discussing a man who works at a port and is asking that his job not be taken away.
[Transcript of Letter from J. Mariano Lopez, August 24, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Mariano Lopez, on August 24, 1832, marking the receipt, from Joseph Urban, of 125 pesos to help the Navy.
[Transcript of Letter from J. Mariano Lopez and Juan J. Gallardo, August 30, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Mariano Lopez and Juan J. Gallardo, on August 30, 1832, noting the receipt of payment for four cows.
[Transcript of Letter from J. Mariano Lopez and Juan T. Gallardo, September 1, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Mariano Lopez and Juan T. Gallardo, on September 1, 1832, noting the receipt of money from Stephen F. Austin to give to the army.
[Transcript of Letter from J. Mariano Lopez, September 4, 1832]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Mariano Lopez, on September 4, 1832, noting the receipt of money from Benjamin Beison, to be used as a fee for traveling and food.
[Transcript of letter from B. T. Archer to the editor of the Texas Republican, December 2, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from B. T. Archer to the editor of the Texas Republican, in which Archer has enclosed a copy of W. H. Wharton's letter to him dated November 28, 1835 for publication in the Texas Republican. In Wharton's letter he declines an appointment to be the Consultation Commissioner to the United States as he believes that Texas will not be able to obtain aid from the United States unless they fully declare independence from Mexico.
[Transcript of letter from E. Hall to James F. Perry, December 9, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from E. Hall to James F. Perry regarding a draft on a house drawn up by Mr. Somerville.
[Transcript of letter from J. W. Fannin Jr. to J. W. E. Wallace, December 28, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. W. Fannin Jr. to J. W. E. Wallace approving his appointment to Captain and giving him instructions for recruiting troops.
[Transcript of Letter from E. Hall to James Perry, December 9, 1835]
Copy of transcript for a letter from E. Hall to James Perry, on December 9, 1835, discussing the draft to a house.
[Transcript of letter from Henry Smith to Stephen F. Austin, January 30, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Governor Henry Smith to Stephen F. Austin, informing Austin of events in Texas.
[Transcript of letter from William H. Wharton, April 22, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from William H. Wharton recommending that Dr. S. B. Dickinson and J. M. Wolfe be considered citizens of Texas from December 23, 1835 given their efforts to raise money and other involvement in achieving Texas's independence.
[Transcript of letters from Antonio López de Santa Anna to President Andrew Jackson and General José de Urrea, July 4, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Antonio López de Santa Anna to President Andrew Jackson. Copy of transcript for a letter from Antonio López de Santa Anna to General José de Urrea. Both copies verified and signed by Stephen F. Austin.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to John Forsyth, November 18, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, as Secretary of State of the Republic of Texas, to John Forsyth, the Secretary of States for the United States, in which Austin discusses the need for the United States to acknowledge Texas's independence and approahces the discussion of the United States annexing Texas.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Thomas Toby and Brothers, November 30, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Thomas Toby and Brothers requesting that they deliver a letter to the Mexican Consul in New Orleans in order to arrange an exchange of prisoners.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Francisco Pizarro Martinez, November 30, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to the Mexican Consul, Francisco Pizarro Martinez outlining terms for the exchange of prisoners.
[Transcript of letter from Henry Smith to Stephen F. Austin, December 1, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Secretary of Treasury, Henry Smith to Secretary of State, Stephen F. Austin, which includes a copy of a resolution passed by the Senate of the Republic of Texas that requests the Secretary of the Treasury to make estimates for appropriations for 1837.
[Transcript of letter from Francisco Toro to Santa Anna, December 3, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Francisco Toro to his brother-in-law, Santa Anna. This copy of the letter includes a note from Stephen F. Austin, which states that the original letter was sent by Captain Patton to Santa Anna by order of Sam Houston.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to G. and T. H. Borden, December 9, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to G. and T. H. Borden, requesting that the Bordens print 200 copies of the law entitled "An Act for establishing rules and articles for the government of the Armies of the Republic of Texas".
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to A. J. Yates, December 12, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to A. J. Yates requesting Yates to follow up on his request to negotiate an exchange of prisoners with the Mexican consul in New Orleans.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to William H. Harding, December 15, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Judge William H. Hardin, in which Austin passes along President Sam Houston's pardon of John P. Wallace from the death penalty.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to W. H. Hardin, December 15, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Judge William H. Hardin, in which Austin passes along Houston's instructions that Hardin should try and convict 4 persons who were charged with helping Mexican prisoners to escape in Liberty County, rather than sending them to Columbia.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to G. and T. H. Borden, December 15, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to G. and T. H. Borden, in which Austin requests that the Bordens print 200 copies of the militia law pamphlet for the government.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Thomas Toby and Brothers, November 12, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Thomas Toby and Brothers acknowledging receipt of their letters regarding the visit of Guerra and Pedorani and thanking them for their continued communication.
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to Henry Smith, December 17, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letters from Stephen F. Austin to Henry Smith, enclosing two letter regarding George Stiles to be included in the Treasury Department archives.
[Transcript of letter from John Chenoweth to Stephen F. Austin, December 23, 1836
Copy of transcript for a letter from John Chenoweth to Stephen F. Austin, in which Chenoweth requests a passport to the United States.
[Transcript of table of contents from Stephen F. Austin's letter and memorandum album, and a letter from Stephen F. Austin to President Andrew Jackson, July 4, 1836]
Copy of transcript for the table of contents for Stephen F. Austin's letter and memorandum album. The document also includes a copy of a letter from Stephen F. Austin to President Jackson, in which Austin encourages the United States to mediate in ending the war between Texas and Mexico.
[Transcript of Letter from Antonio López de Santa Anna, March 21, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Antonio López de Santa Anna, on March 21, 1836, discussing the battle of the Alamo from the Mexican point of view.
[Transcript of letter from H. Austin to J. F. Perry, January 26, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from H. Austin to J. F. Perry regarding drafts.
[Transcript of letter from Joshua Fletcher to James F. Perry, January 29, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Joshua Fletcher to James F. Perry regarding the delivery of papers belonging to Perry and Stephen F. Austin.
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to John A. Merle and Co., January 28, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to James A. Merle and Co. regarding drafts they made in favor of Stephen F. Austin that Perry wishes to collect as executor of Austin's estate.
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to John A. Merle and Co., February 2, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to John A. Merle and Co. regarding drafts payable to Stephen F. Austin's estate. This is a follow up letter to Perry's letter of January 29, 1837 on the same matter.
[Transcript of letter from C. C. Givens to James F. Perry, February 7, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from C. C. Givens to James F. Perry discussing when he will come to visit Peach Point.
[Transcript of letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry, July 31, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammekan to James F. Perry with an enclosed list of S. L. G.'s slaves.
[Transcript of letter from Gail Borden Jr. to James F. Perry, March 1, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Gail Borden Jr. to James F. Perry, in which Borden discusses that given disputed drafts, he may not be able to continue on doing work for the land office since he will need to find paying work.
[Transcript of letter from Levi Jone to James F. Perry, March 4, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Levi Jones to James F. Perry, in which Jones inquires, on behalf of a friend from Virginia, about purchasing a tract of land.
[Transcript of letter from Mary Ann Ellis to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, March 7, 1838]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Ann Ellis to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry relating news about James F. Perry's health and other family members and acquaintances.
[Transcript of letter from Barnard E. Bee to James F. Perry, March 19, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Barnard E. Bee to James F. Perry concerning his drafts with Gasquet Parish and Co.
[Transcript of letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry, April 1, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry regarding the city of Austin and if Perry is interested in selling any land.
[Transcript of letter from Gail Borden Jr. to James F. Perry, April 6, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Gail Borden Jr. to James F. Perry proposing that a publication be made to demonstrate the difficulties Stephen F. Austin encountered in order to settle Texas.
[Transcript of letter from Barnard E. Bee to James F. Perry, May 13, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Barnard E. Bee to James F. Perry regarding collecting money from Hamilton.
[Transcript of letter from James Hamilton to [James] F. Perry, May 28, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James Hamilton to [James] F. Perry regarding the payment for Bee's land.
[Transcript of letter from A. Somerville to James F. Perry, June 10, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from A. Somerville to James F. Perry, in which Somerville asks Perry to assist his nephew, James J. Mackall, in finding work in Brazoria.
[Transcript of letter from Barnard E. Bee to James F. Perry, July 1, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Barnard E. Bee to James F. Perry discussing cancelling the contract for land he purchased from Stephen F. Austin that he was unable to gather the payments for.
[Transcript of letter from Thomas F. McKinney to James F. Perry, July 8, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. McKinney to James F. Perry concerning the location of a customs house.
[Transcript of letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry, July 8, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry concerning a possible contract for Cabbage Trees for Austin City.
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Samuel M. Williams, July 13, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Samuel M. Williams, in which Perry attempts to contact Williams since they are co-executors of Stephen F. Austin's estate. Perry has enclosed a document concerning land parcels written in Williams's handwriting and signed by Austin that he has questions about.
[Transcript of letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry, July 26, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry regarding a map he created of Galveston Bay and other matters.
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